What's the Difference Between the Anvil Standard Urn and the Anvil Anti-Boil Urn?

For any caterer or restaurant owner, the urn is essential kitchen equipment for heating water. This type of unit is convenient and saves the caterer a lot of time when boiled water is in high demand in their kitchen. In this article, I want to have a look at two specific urns and at what distinguishes them.

So what is the difference between Anvil's standard urn and their anti-boil urn?

Let's start with Anvil's anti-boil urn. The main feature of this commercial kitchen equipment is that it eliminates the urn from boiling dry. If you forget to refill the urn regularly, then this is a suitable urn for you. This boil dry element removes the need to replace the costly element when the water level runs dry. That means that you avoid costly repairs and prevent down time that would be caused by the repairs. This type of commercial urn is most suitable to corporate offices, factory environments, restaurants, and canteens as it will switch itself off when the water level is low.

These anti-boil dry urns are controlled by a Simmerstat energy regulator and it includes an additional safety thermostat. This ensures that the urn will not continue to boil unnecessarily when the boiling temperature has been reached. The urn will continue to keep the water warm without continuously boiling the water. The anti-boil urns are practically self-sufficient due to their built-in safety features which are of great help to any caterer in terms of time and safety.

Now let's consider the standard range of Anvil urns. Firstly, the main difference in the standard range urns is that it does not include a boil dry element. Instead, the Anvil standard urns have a 3 kilowatt element. This element is also controlled by a Simmerstat energy regulator.

The standard urns have a modern design with their clean lines and all-welded stainless steel body. That makes it impervious to rust and tough enough to withstand every day knocks. In addition to its fashionable design it is able to fit into small spaces so it won't take up much room on your countertops.

Both Anvil urns are good quality kitchen products and will serve your restaurant or catering business well. Although the main difference is a distinguishing feature, namely the boil dry element, both are suitable options. If you have a busy restaurant where your staff will not be able to monitor the urn, then the anti-boil urn is a better option. But if you are able to monitor the urn and fill it up with water when necessary, then the standard urn is a good alternative.